Family Life (4 of 4):
Family Life (4 of 4) Norwegian women expect to be treated with respect in the office Women may take up to 1 year's maternity leave at 80% pay or 10 months at 100% pay If a woman chooses to stay home with pre-school children, she will receive a monthly stipend from the government www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (1 of 4):
Social Etiquette (1 of 4) Norwegians like people for who they are and not for what they do or their success or wealth They pride themselves on being honest and sincere in their personal relationships Greetings are casual , with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile Shake hands individually when arriving or departing www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (3 of 4):
Business Etiquette (3 of 4) Do not exaggerate and leave time for Q&A Norwegians will not interrupt you and will save their questions until you are done speaking Do not interrupt anyone when they are speaking Expect a minimum of bargaining with price being the major factor Norwegians do not give discounts www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (4 of 4):
Trivia (4 of 4) Norwegian or Old Norse words have been adopted in English and other languages, examples: equipment - from old Norse " skipe " = to arrange, to furnish for service; same as modern word "ship" (boat) club - from old Norse (a cudgel) sky - from old Norse (meaning "cloud") are - " er " in modern Norwegian flat - "flat/ flatt " in modern Norwegian www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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